iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Black Friday sales boast some of the biggest bargains of the holiday season, both in stores and online.
But there are two types of deals shoppers should scope out: limited-quantity doorbusters that require precision timing and research and general deals that have lots of inventory and could potentially last through Friday, or even into the weekend.
As always, the key words for scoring a deal are “limited quantity.” This means you’ll have to time your trips to the store or the website.
Deals that are advertised in newspaper circulars, email blasts or with the search tools on deal aggregator sites like BFADS.net have information about when the deals go live online or when the store opens. That info is crucial with any deal that’s listed as being “limited inventory.” Stores will often go live with deals online before they open the physical doors to their stores.
It’s important to check time zones for these deals because in most cases doorbusters online are pegged to the East Coast timezone.
These are not always the best reviewed products but they are the best prices. Research review sites to make sure the sale item is really the best purchase.
Thursday and Friday Doorbuster Deals
TVs
LG 55″ 4K ULED at KOHL’S, $499 plus $150 Kohl’s cash, List price $729
Vizio D60N-E3 60″ 1080p HDTV at Walmart, $398
**One deal site says this is the lowest price for a 60 inch TV ever.
Toshiba 49″ 2160p 4K UHD LED TV with Chromecast at Best Buy, $199
Polaroid 32″ TV at Target, $85, List Price $159
Insignia 32 inch TV with Built in Roku at Best buy for $99, $60 off
**Last year cheapest 32 inch model was $125
Laptops and tablets
Laptop doorbusters are a favorite for parents looking to score cheap computers for tweens and teens.
Budget
Dell inspiron 11″ for $99 online
Mid range
HP 15″ Intel i5 for $329 at office depot
Higher end
HP 15″ Intel i7 processor for $449 at Office Depot, List price $84
Chromebook for $119 at Walmart, $80 off list price
Fire HD 16GB tablet for $59 from Amazon, $30 off
Other
Miter Saw for $199 at Lowes, $100 off
Hatchimals $48 at Walmart in store only 6pm Thanksgiving
Kitchen Aid standing mixer for $199 and $50 in Sears points at Sears
Henckels 15 pc knife set for $79 at Macy’s, $210 off
Belgian Waffle Maker Free at Macy’s, after mail in rebate, normally $29
Powerbeats 2 Wireless headphones for $89.99 at Target, $110 off list price
Amazon deals on Thanksgiving
Audio & Accessories
Sonos Play: 1 Compact Wireless Smart Speaker for $149 (starting 11/24)
Yamaha RX-V679BL 7.2-Channel MusicCast AV Receiver with Bluetooth for $299.95 (11/24 only)
Blue Yeti USB Microphone – Space Grey, $89.99 (11/24 only)
Blue Yeti USB Microphone – Midnight Blue, $89.99 (11/24 only)
Blue Yeti USB Microphone – Vintage White, $89.99 (11/24 only)
Devices
Save $40 on Amazon Echo (starting 11/24)
Save $10 on Echo Dot (starting 11/24)
Save $40 on Amazon Tap (starting 11/24)
Save $30 on Fire HD 8 (starting 11/24)
Fire tablet only $33.33 (starting 11/24)
Save $15 on Fire TV (starting 11/24)
Save $10 on Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote (starting 11/24)
Home Improvement/Smart HomeSensi Wi-Fi Programmable Thermostat, Works with Alexa $102 (starting 11/24)
Toys
Up to 50% Off Select Lionel Trains (11/24)
Remember to shop local this weekend, proceeds come back around to your town and community.
Pro Tip: Often local stores will try to price match. Bring in a circular from the big chains.
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